Trichinosis: Geographical Location Profile

Geographical Profile for Trichinosis: Infection occurs worldwide, but
is most common in areas where raw or undercooked pork, such as ham or
sausage, is... (Source: excerpt from Trichinosis: DPD)
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Trichinosis: Related Medical Conditions

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What causes Trichinosis?

Causes: Trichinosis:
Cases are less commonly associated with pork products and more
often associated with eating raw or undercooked wild game meats. (Source: excerpt from Trichinosis: DPD)
Article excerpts about the
causes of Trichinosis:
Typically, the life cycle of the parasite begins
when a person or an animal eats contaminated meat containing larvae.
Digestive juices from the stomach dissolve the capsule-like cyst and
release the parasites. The larvae then penetrate into the intestine
where they mature and mate. Female worms then pass larvae into the
blood stream where they make their way through the capillaries (tiny
blood vessels) into the muscle fibers. Once in the muscle fibers,
they encyst again and begin a sometimes long
life. (Source: excerpt from Parasitic Roundworm Diseases, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

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